The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”:

A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.

Google Play services v25.39 (2025-10-06)

Account Management

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• [Phone] You can now use Quick Start with supervised accounts.
• [Phone] You’ll now experience updated themes across user journeys related to supervision.
• [Phone] With this update, the profile picture now has a new design.

Developer Services

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management and Security & Privacy related processes in their apps.

Safety & Emergency

• [Phone] With this update, Sensitive Content Warnings feature in Google Messages can now detect explicit nude media in shared videos.
• [Phone] You’ll get an improved experience with Driving Do Not Disturb mode.

Google Play Store v48.3 (2025-10-06)

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] You’ll now get updated icons in some Google Play Protect notifications.